In "Civilization VII," battle strategy was changed with the addition of Army Commanders, but healing mechanics are still old hat for veteran players.
While healing is generally the same as in earlier versions, some significant adjustments can influence how fast your units heal. This guide will teach you how to heal units effectively, apply buffs and debuffs, and get the most out of your Army Commander to keep your troops combat ready.
How to Heal Units in 'Civilization VII'
It's easy to heal units in "Civilization VII, "but the heal option is not easily accessible. You will have to access it via the sliding menu on the unit card in the bottom right corner of the screen.
According to The Gamer, here's how you can do it.
- Choose the unit you wish to heal.
- Tap on the small arrow next to the unit card to open the secondary menu.
- Select the Heal button to start the healing process.
Healing Rates and Conditions
Units heal a proportion of their maximum health per turn, but several factors can affect the rate of healing.
- Friendly Territory: Units heal more quickly when they are based in friendly or allied territory.
- Neutral or Enemy Territory: Healing is slowed down drastically when units are in neutral or enemy territory.
- Naval Units: Ships can now heal while docked on coastal tiles, eliminating the need to return them to your home city.
Boosting Unit Healing with Army Commanders
Army Commanders introduce new mechanics in "Civ 7," and several of their upgrades can enhance unit healing. Promotions in the Army Commander tree can significantly impact healing rates and unit recovery, making it vital to choose the right upgrades to support your army.
Key Army Commander Promotions for Healing:
- Field Medic: Raises healing rate for nearby units.
- Rapid Recovery: Units heal 25% faster in all lands.
Healing Buffs and Debuffs: What to Watch For
Several things in "Civilization VII" will either improve or disrupt unit healing. Knowing these elements is important to helping your forces heal effectively.
Buffs That Enhance Healing:
- Policy Cards: Some policy cards increase healing rates or minimize downtime between fights.
- Natural Wonders and World Wonders: Certain wonders have passive healing effects for units in the vicinity.
- Civilization and Leader Traits: Military-bonus leaders can increase unit healing.
Debuffs That Decrease Healing:
- Crisis Cards: In some global crises, healing is decreased.
- Enemy Territory Penalties: Healing is slower when units are far into enemy territory.
Naval Healing is Indeed a Game-Changer For Coastal Armies
One of the most significant improvements in Civilization VII is that naval units are now able to heal on coastal tiles. Ships used to have to go back to friendly land for repair, but this quality-of-life feature keeps your naval force combat-ready without expensive downtime.
How to Maximize Unit Healing Efficiency
You can begin by replacing your injured units in the backline while maintaining healthier units on the front. Another thing is using friendly territory. Simply put, try to move units to friendly tiles for more rapid healing.
The most important tip is to utilize your Army Commanders. Focus on promotions, enhancing healing rates, particularly for units that are in constant combat.
For more "Civilization VII" guides, check our previous report on how to master commanders on the battlefield.
